Fallen Angels #6

Fallen Angels #6, published in 1987, serves as the conclusion to a unique eight-issue limited series written by Jo Duffy and illustrated primarily by Kerry Gammill. The series was conceptualized during a period of experimentation at Marvel Comics, bringing together a disparate group of mutants, including characters like Sunspot, Warlock, and Multiple Man, to operate outside the structure of the X-Men teams. The narrative was noted for its unconventional, often lighthearted tone that contrasted with the more serious political undertones of the main X-Men titles at the time.

The visual design of the series leaned into the mid-eighties aesthetic, balancing traditional superhero action with the specific quirky character dynamics that defined this particular lineup. While the series was not initially positioned as a cornerstone of X-Men lore, it has gained a cult following over the decades for its offbeat premise and the way it allowed lesser-known mutant characters to interact without the weight of established team hierarchies. It remains a notable piece of 1980s Marvel history, representing the publisher's willingness to diversify its mutant-centric output.